Stratford-upon-Avon travel guide

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With a population of 22,576, Stratford-upon-Avon is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Stratford-upon-Avon to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Stratford-upon-Avon

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Rooftop Restaurant at the Royal Shakespeare Company (The Rooftop Restaurant, Waterside) and Loxley's Restaurant & Wine Bar (3 Sheep Street) are great picks.

When to visit Stratford-upon-Avon

Stratford-upon-Avon in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 168
1 night at 3-star hotel
Stratford-upon-Avon in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 168
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Stratford-upon-Avon

Plane

Although Stratford-upon-Avon doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Birmingham Airport (UK) (BHX), which is located 29 km from Stratford-upon-Avon. The shortest flight to Stratford-upon-Avon from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 9h 10m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Stratford-upon-Avon, followed by West Midlands Railway. The train journey from Stratford-upon-Avon to London takes 1h 05m and costs around C$ 188 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about C$ 59 for a 1h 55m trip. Located 7 km from the city centre, Stratford-upon-Avon Bearley is the busiest station in Stratford-upon-Avon. Another popular train station is Stratford-upon-Avon Stratford-upon-Avon, located 0.5 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Stratford-upon-Avon is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 133 km from Stratford-upon-Avon. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and keddy by Europcar, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Stratford-upon-Avon, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Coventry, the bus ride to Stratford-upon-Avon takes 48 km and will cost you around C$ 10. From Manchester, the ticket costs about C$ 29 for a journey of 161 km. The most popular bus station is Stratford-upon-Avon Stratford-upon-Avon, located 0.0 km from downtown Stratford-upon-Avon. Stratford-upon-Avon Stratford-upon-Avon Visitor Center is also a commonly used station, and is 0.7 km from the city centre.

Plane

Although Stratford-upon-Avon doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Birmingham Airport (UK) (BHX), which is located 29 km from Stratford-upon-Avon. The shortest flight to Stratford-upon-Avon from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 9h 10m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Stratford-upon-Avon, followed by West Midlands Railway. The train journey from Stratford-upon-Avon to London takes 1h 05m and costs around C$ 188 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Manchester, expect to pay about C$ 59 for a 1h 55m trip. Located 7 km from the city centre, Stratford-upon-Avon Bearley is the busiest station in Stratford-upon-Avon. Another popular train station is Stratford-upon-Avon Stratford-upon-Avon, located 0.5 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Stratford-upon-Avon is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 133 km from Stratford-upon-Avon. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and keddy by Europcar, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Stratford-upon-Avon, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Coventry, the bus ride to Stratford-upon-Avon takes 48 km and will cost you around C$ 10. From Manchester, the ticket costs about C$ 29 for a journey of 161 km. The most popular bus station is Stratford-upon-Avon Stratford-upon-Avon, located 0.0 km from downtown Stratford-upon-Avon. Stratford-upon-Avon Stratford-upon-Avon Visitor Center is also a commonly used station, and is 0.7 km from the city centre.

Airports near Stratford-upon-Avon

Airlines serving Stratford-upon-Avon

Lufthansa
Good (7,356 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,417 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,799 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,717 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,762 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (9,630 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (933 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,673 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,622 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,754 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,082 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (4,159 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (7,353 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,407 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,332 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,331 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,986 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,367 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,286 reviews)
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Where to stay in Stratford-upon-Avon

Average rates range from around C$ 184 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 262 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Stratford-upon-Avon

Most booked hotels in Stratford-upon-Avon

Broom Hall Inn
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 175+
Swan's Nest Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 192+
The Throckmorton
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 106+
The Billesley Manor Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 251+
The Blue Boar
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 127+
Crowne Plaza Stratford Upon Avon
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 180+

Renting a car in Stratford-upon-Avon

Expect to pay C$ 2.60 per litre in Stratford-upon-Avon (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 31.12 and C$ 41.50. The most frequently booked car type in Stratford-upon-Avon is Compact (MG HS or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Toyota iQ or similar) are, on average, 75% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay C$ 2.60 per litre in Stratford-upon-Avon (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 31.12 and C$ 41.50. The most frequently booked car type in Stratford-upon-Avon is Compact (MG HS or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Toyota iQ or similar) are, on average, 75% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.